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Monday, August 25, 2008

Javier Rocha Inspires Persebaya

In yesterday's East Java derby Persebaya Surabaya crushed Persema Malang 6-1 with Javier Rocha netting a hat trick for the home side.Two goals from Damasio and one from Purwanto completed the rout.Both clubs have spent big as they try to reach the ISL with Persebaya recruiting Rocha, Bobby Satria and Kurnia Sandy while Persema added Bima Sakti, Christian Lenglolo and Julien Mbom Mbom.The three points for Persebaya puts them on top of the Premier League Eastern Division on goal difference ahead of Persiba Bantul.Persema are a point behind on nine points.